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Officials investigating fatal Akron shooting

A 64-year-old man was shot in the back.

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting Saturday.  

Officials responded to the 800 block of Cordova Avenue for reports of a shooting. At the scene,officers found a 64-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound to the back. 

EMS arrived and provided first aid, but the victim was later pronounced dead at the scene.The victim's identity is being withheld pending positive identification and family notifications.

 The Summit County medical Examiner's Officer will conduct an autopsy.

The shooting occurred around 6: 14 a.m. No suspect information is available at time. The incident remains under investigation, anyone with any information is asked to contact Akron Detectives.  

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